Very ripe lemon character and an elegant harmony of restrained power, ripe acidity and a subtle chalky minerality that build at the long polished finish. From bio-dynamically grown grapes. Vegan. Drink or hold.
94 points Stuart Pigott JamesSuckling.com August 2022
This tiny 0.4 hectare vineyard holding was planted in 1991 and is located high on the slope in the village of Wachenheim above Gerumpel. The total size of Altenburg is just 1.22ha and the steepness of the slope which edges on to the forest also means this is the coolest site of the all the Bürklin-Wolf vineyard holdings. The vineyard has very meagre and stony soil and excellent drainage giving a wine of real density with fine acidity giving structure and finesse and great ageing capacity. Wonderful acidity giving a seemingly endless finish. A favourite for us.
Product/Service Sold Out | No |
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En Primeur | No |
New Arrivals | No |
Wine Type | White Wine |
Wine Style | Biodynamic |
Country | Germany |
Region | Wachenheim |
Varietals | Riesling |
Vintage | 2021 |
Bottle Size | 750ml |
Wine Points | 94 |
ABV Percent | 12% |